Betadine 10% Solution belongs to the class of ‘antiseptics and disinfectants’ primarily used to treat common skin infections. It treats and prevents skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cut in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). Skin infection occurs when foreign microorganisms like fungus or bacteria invade the skin and affect the tissues.
Betadine 10% Solution contains Povidone Iodine. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, iodine can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidizes essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death. Betadine 10% Solution is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.
Betadine 10% Solution is for external use only. Betadine 10% Solution may cause common side effects like red or inflamed skin, peeling skin, dry skin, and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist longer, please seek medical help.
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to iodine or povidone. Let your doctor know if you have thyroid diseases, liver, and kidney problems before starting Betadine 10% Solution 100 ml. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Do not use Betadine 10% Solution before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother before using Betadine 10% Solution 100 ml.
Key Benefits
Betadine 10% Solution is an antiseptic and disinfectant used to treat and prevent skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cuts in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Betadine 10% Solution is effective against bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative, including antibiotic-resistant and antiseptic-resistant strains), fungi, viruses, and protozoa.
Directions for Use
Betadine 10% Solution is for external use only. Solution: Gently clean the affected area with cotton soaked in the solution. Allow the solution to dry and cover the wound with a sterile bandage.Paint/Cream/Lotion/Ointment: Take the advised amount with a sterile gauze or cotton swab and apply it to the skin’s affected areas. Cover the open wounds with a sterile dressing or bandage after application if required. Wash your hands before and after using the product. Powder: Sprinkle lightly on the affected area with or without a dressing.Swab sticks: Antiseptic swabs are used to disinfect the skin before surgery and before bandaging minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Apply the swab to the affected area to disinfect and cover with a bandage if necessary.External pads: Clean the affected area thoroughly with the pad. Discard after a single use.Spray: Hold the spray container about 4-6 inches away from the skin and spray. Allow it to dry and apply bandage/dressing, if necessary.Surgical scrub: Gently apply the scrub to the affected area, develop lather and scrub thoroughly for 5 minutes. Rinse off using sterile gauze saturated with water.
Drug Warnings
Betadine 10% Solution is for external use only. Do not swallow it; in case of accidental swallowing, please seek medical help immediately. Do not use Betadine 10% Solution 100 ml, if you are allergic to povidone-iodine. Povidone Iodine may permanently discolour the gold jewellery; hence remove all kinds of jewellery while using it. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases, including swelling (nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), liver, and kidney problems, before starting Betadine 10% Solution 100 ml. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Betadine 10% Solution should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother before using Betadine 10% Solution 100 ml.
SIDE EFFECTS OF BETADINE SOLUTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
HOW BETADINE SOLUTION WORKS
Betadine 10% Solution is an antiseptic applied on skin, which is infected or is likely to get infected. It works by slowly releasing iodine which kills or prevents the growth of infectious microorganisms.
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